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The oyster is our world at Florida Oceanographic

Restoring oysters is key to ensuring the health of our estuaries. Oyster reefs are the kidneys of an estuary, with a single adult oyster able to filter up to 50 gallons of water per day!

Barracuda conservation measures for South Florida begin Nov. 1, 2015

FWC new recreational and commercial bag limits for barracuda for waters off south Florida to limit bag limits to two fish per person and daily vessel limit of six fish per vessel set to begin Nov. 1. The changes will apply in state and federal waters off Collier, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Martin counties only
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Tuna Action Makes Comeback in Costa Rica

Tuna fishing in Costa Rica Yellowfin tuna will always hold a very special place in my heart, and on my …

Burmese Pythons: On the Move

It is well known that Florida is home to a wide range of non-native plants and animals. The Burmese python is one of these that has established a foothold.

Gray FishTag Research Doing Well

In the fast rising sportfishing capital of the world, Costa Rica, the Gray FishTag Research program was launched in late …
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Healthy Ecosystems for Healthy Fish Populations

Closed seasons, size limits, and bag limits will mean nothing if we don’t work harder to conserve all of the various puzzle pieces that our gamefish use throughout their lives.

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Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue

The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.

Dropping a GoPro Under the World’s Most Dangerous Fishing Pier

The Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier in Florida is often referred to as the "world's most dangerous pier" due to the high concentration of tiger sharks and other marine life in the area. A video posted on YouTube by Brant Peacher showed a massive tiger shark and "endless amounts of giant sharks" near the pier.  

Build a Bombproof Grouper Rig

Folks are ramping up for grouper season. If you’re not geared up and properly prepared, you might be one of the many people at the dock talking about the one that got away. Here are some tips that work well when grouper are the target.